"Amanda Rettke is truly the heart and soul of the food blogging community, with her authenticity, laughter, genuine spirit, and passion for what she does. My girl Amanda keeps it real! These recipes are the kind I grew up loving, filled with soul and pure comfort. This book is a necessity for home cooks everywhere, and I can't wait for everyone to have this glimpse into Amanda's heart" -- Jocelyn Delk Adams, author of Grandbaby Cakes: Modern Recipes, Vintage Charm, Soulful Memories "Whether you pick up Homestead Recipes for the food or the writing, you'll be fully satisfied with both. Amanda delivers no-fail food in a delightfully nonsensical way. Loaded with flavor and tips but also humor and heart, this book will have you gathering your family around the table to eat, then lingering a little longer to swap stories, share anecdotes, and make memories with a little added sprinkle of Amanda's signature Midwestern flair." -- Susie Bulloch, BBQ expert and founder of Hey Grill Hey "Food is a common love language that connects us all. These are Amanda's family favorites, and you can feel the love she has for each member of her family in every recipe. This magical love language comes to life in your own kitchen with your own family for years of treasured memories to come, with amazingly delicious food as the centerpiece.

" -- Rachel Farnsworth, author of The Stay-at-Home Chef Slow Cooker Cookbook "Amanda makes cozy home cooking easy and accessible with recipes that are perfect every time. Filled with tried and true family favorites, this is a book you'll reach for again and again." -- Holly Nilsson, founder of Spend with Pennies "I Am Homesteader blogger Rettke (Surprise-Inside Cakes) offers the homiest of home cooking with recipes that highlight "how fantastic and crazy the food is here in the Midwest." . A spoonful of sugar, then several more, help the treats go down in this waistline-be-damned parade of comfort foods." -- Publishers Weekly.